US Bridges

SR 249C over US 12 Eb/Wb 2 Rrs

Fair

Porter County, Indiana · 00.27 N SR 249 · Structure no. 030466

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
371 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 249C over US 12 Eb/Wb 2 Rrs is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 249C over US 12 Eb/Wb 2 Rrs in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,800 by 2030. The structure is 371 ft (113 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 249C
CrossesUS 12 Eb/Wb 2 Rrs
Location00.27 N SR 249
RouteState Highway 249
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.61924, -87.17347
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length371 ft (113 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2005)
Projected traffic7,800 by 2030
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 249C over US 12 Eb/Wb 2 Rrs built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 249C over US 12 Eb/Wb 2 Rrs in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 249C over US 12 Eb/Wb 2 Rrs carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 249C over US 12 Eb/Wb 2 Rrs?

The structure is 371 ft (113 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SR 249C over US 12 Eb/Wb 2 Rrs?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.